Inkoom expects good Ghana finish at Afcon

Defender Samuel Inkoom says Ghana are determined to finish on the high at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations after seeing their title dream fail in the semi-final.

The two sides will be looking to finish on a high after losing their semi-final on Wednesday.


With all eyes fixed on the final of the competition on Sunday, the fight for third place will also dominate interest in Ghana and Mali as both sides fancy their chances going into Saturday's clash in Malabo.


Inkoom was disappointed with the Black Stars semi-final defeat but says they will play to win and restore pride after the painful loss.


“We need to go all out to get something. It is unfortunate that we could not take the trophy, that was out target but I believe we have to do something for the nation,” Inkoom said on the eve of the match.

“It might be third place but it’s another game and important to win for our country. We would pick up ourselves and go into the game. We have psyched up ourselves and will do our best.”


The Black Stars beat Mali 2-0 in the group stages, however, Inkoom believes the Eagles will come out fighting to avenge the defeat.


“It wouldn’t be easy,” the defender said. “They will come for revenge but we will do our maximum best to beat them again.”